Guzmania lingulata 'Francesca'

Spring-Autumn · Indoors

General houseplant fertiliser

Feed this plant with a general houseplant fertiliser.

Spring-Autumn · Indoors

Feed occasionally

This plant doesn't need too many nutrients. Feed occasionally in the growing season. Don't feed in winter. Follow the feed manufacturer's directions for the amount of feed to use.

Spring-Winter · Indoors

Water when 'cup' at centre is low on water

For "cup" type plants, water when the "cup" in the centre is getting low on water. For all types keep the compost moist, but not wet or standing in water. Overwatering is fatal to these plants.

Spring-Winter · Indoors

Moisten compost and fill 'cup', with rainwater

For "cup" type plants, fill the "cup" in the centre with rainwater. For all types water until it comes out of the base of the pot to fully moisten the compost, pour away excess water. Overwatering is fatal to these plants.

Compost · Planting

Houseplant compost for repotting

Repot using any good quality house plant compost.

Indoor temperature · Planting

Average/cool room, cooler room (min 10C/50F) in winter

This plant thrives in average or cool rooms when grown as a houseplant (average room temperature is around 20C/68F). The minimum advisable temperatures at night and in the colder months are 10C/50F.

Indoor plant · Planting

Position in a sunny spot, close to window

Give this plant a position where there is as much light and sunlight as possible, within 2-3 metres of a sunny or bright window (one that is south, east, or west facing).